A selection of tessellating block designs are explored in detail, with over 45 quilts illustrating how the blocks can be used in different ways, whether it be choice of fabrics and colours, or the way in which the blocks are set.
The master quilting teacher presents the ultimate reference guide for drafting your own quilt designs—including 3 projects to test your skills! Quilt artist Sally Collins has helped countless quilters unleash their creative vision by sharing her vast knowledge of drafting. In this comprehensive guide, she offers detailed instructions on how to draft your own quilt blocks based on grids, circles, and various kinds of stars; how to design using mirrors, graph paper, pencil, and calculator; how to create your own variations of traditional blocks; and much more. The three projects featured in this volume are presented in order of difficulty so you can test new skills as you learn. With Sally’s easy methods, you will gain the confidence you need to draft and design your own creative ideas.
Jinny Beyer deftly interweaves inspiration and technique to create a guide to tessellations, amazing motifs, that interlock perfectly to flow across a surface. Learn the mystery of how complex designs are achieved and how thousands of patterns are possible by manipulating the simplest of shapes.
*Turns an interesting mathematical phenomenon into a beautiful quilt design*Presents a challenging technique to help experienced quilters improve skills *Christine Porter's previous book Quilt Designs From Decorative Floor Tiles has sold more than 10,000 copiesReaders will discover the rewards of learning to translate an ancient pattern into beautiful pieced patchwork designs in this exciting new book from Christine Porter. This trendy new reference: *Explores 11 tessellating block designs in exquisite detail*Features more than 40 quilts illustrating how blocks can be used to create variations, using different colors and fabrics*Covers step-by-step directions for making 12 tessellation quiltsIn addition to expert instruction, readers will also discover a gallery of quilts by various respected quiltmakers, and more tessellating patterns for future projects in this book.
Eric Gjerde demonstrates 25 of his favorite tessellations and turns them into projects for newcomers as well as experienced origamists. With step-by-step instructions, illustrated crease patterns, and how-to photos, you'll learn to create these wonderful designs yourself. Eric's first book covers the fundamentals of origami tessellations, provides history, and describes simple beginning techniques with detailed illustrations and photographs. An extensive gallery showcases tessellations folded by the world's leading origami fine artists---inspiring you to experiment, innovate, and eventually create your own unique designs.
In 1928, the Kansas City Star newspaper printed its first quilt block pattern—they continued this tradition for 34 wonderful and influential years. Now for the first time, the best of the blocks from each year can be found in one place! Slow down and stitch 60+ vintage block patterns, culminating in an unforgettable sampler quilt to showcase each one. Meet the women who brought quilting to the newspaper, as profiled by best-selling author and quilt historian Barbara Brackman.